DIY: Paint Engine Cover

[arinesmith]

Maybe it is to humid today, I'll let sit another night

[Maximilien]

Originally Posted by sje0123

Really? Of course you have to sand and prime plastic before painting it. Not only that, but it's been in the engine bay getting dirty as hell w/ oils and grease. Only way to get that off is to sand it off.

Actually if you wash it in Dawn dish soap and use Krylon Fusion Plastic paints there is no need for sanding during prep.

I have been using this paint on Automotive plastics for years and it is the best plastic paint I have ever seen. Not to mention it comes in so many cool colors.

Krylon: Products: Fusion for Plastic

[arinesmith]

Well, my first attempt! Please don't laugh. I was thinking of doing it again at some time, and flipping the colors, but now I think it's just the right amount of pop.


Yes, I know, she needs a bath!

[Anthonyc77]

[Stjonnypopo]

Originally Posted by arinesmith

Well, my first attempt! Please don't laugh. I was thinking of doing it again at some time, and flipping the colors, but now I think it's just the right amount of pop.


Yes, I know, she needs a bath!

That looks great!

[Mike2011forte]

thanks for that idea im defiantly going to be doing this mod, iv'e been trying to think of what i can do to it cause its just to plain

[arinesmith]

Originally Posted by Mike2011forte

thanks for that idea im defiantly going to be doing this mod, iv'e been trying to think of what i can do to it cause its just to plain

I've also since painted the fuse box cover, will get pics up soon!

[Jpskoup]

Does anyone know if you can use this clearcoat? Or is it just for metal/ceramic? And what is a good primer that wont crack? What have you guys used and did it crack?

[Bronze_Prodigy]

I'm going to be painting mine today, purple and black. But if I can find a bronze that matches the car I'll be using that instead of black.

[Anthonyc77]

[QUOTE=Jpskoup;93046]Does anyone know if you can use this clearcoat? Or is it just for metal/ceramic? And what is a good primer that wont crack? What have you guys used and did it crack?

You don't need primer, it sticks to the plastic perfect. And yes i used that clear coat, it works fine.

[Forza]

That's what I did too... And it works fine ! Don't need to spend on primer.

[scottieboi]

Originally Posted by Fydaforte

I did mine also... basic silver and black.

Did you paint the black or just tape it off and leave that as the regular engine cover color

[Forza]

My resultat, freshly painted

[Pcola Forte SX]

I ended up using the sharpie idea. Extremely cheap and simple.

[hokiekoup]

I'm bumping this thread because there's some good ones here. Also if I can find either maroon or orange paint today, I'm doing mine too (for obvious reasons)